double-stack container train

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:steam_locomotive
gptkbp:advantage higher efficiency
reduced labor costs
lower cost per container
gptkbp:alternativeTo single-stack container train
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:Australia
gptkb:China
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:India
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:feature containers stacked two high
gptkbp:height about 6.15 meters (20 ft 2 in)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label double-stack container train
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:limitation not possible on all rail routes
requires higher tunnels and bridges
gptkbp:notableCollection ISO container
high-cube container
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkb:BNSF_Railway
gptkb:China_Railway
gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Railroad
gptkb:Indian_Railways
gptkb:Australian_Rail_Track_Corporation
gptkbp:reasonForNotCommonInEurope loading gauge restrictions
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:rail_transport
containerization
intermodal freight transport
gptkbp:requires increased clearance
specialized well cars
gptkbp:startYear 1984
gptkbp:usedFor transporting intermodal containers
gptkbp:uses flatcar
well car
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Double_Stack
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6